Bexar County, TX at a glance
Median household income
$72,341$6,028 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Bexar County, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Bexar County, TX? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,077 | $12,924 | $43,080 | 17.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,177 | $14,124 | $47,080 | 19.5% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,426 | $17,112 | $57,040 | 23.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,830 | $21,960 | $73,200 | 30.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,132 | $25,584 | $85,280 | 35.4% |
What a typical income covers in Bexar County, TX
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $72,341 a year ($6,028 a month before tax).
What $72,341 leaves after Texas taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Texas tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Bexar County, TX: common questions
What is the median household income in Bexar County, TX?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Bexar County, TX is $72,341 per year (approximately $6,028 per month).
What is the average rent in Bexar County, TX?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,077 for a studio, $1,177 for one bedroom, $1,426 for two, $1,830 for three and $2,132 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Bexar County, TX expensive to live in?
Prices there run 5.3% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 94.7, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Bexar County, TX?
To keep a $1,426 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $57,040 a year, or $4,753 a month. That is 79% of what the typical household in Bexar County, TX earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Bexar County, TX?
On the local median income of $72,341 ($6,028 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,014 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,809 for everything else and $1,206 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,426 takes 47% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Bexar County, TX?
Homes in Texas paid 15.9¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $143. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.